quadrangles

plural of quadrangle
as in courtyards
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls) since the weather was sunny, the convocation was held outside in the college's quadrangle

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Recent Examples of quadrangles Each of those quadrangles of land can produce 7 million pounds of corn or 2 million pounds of soybeans in a summer. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 July 2026 This spring, across the nation’s auditoriums and quadrangles, members of the class of 2026 took their seats to receive remarks from distinguished guests. Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings. Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Noun
  • Their beams cut through smoke and darkness, while charred cars were parked in the street and in apartment courtyards.
    Greg Myre, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The cheeky duo is accompanied by weather-resistant flowers and a welcome sign, making an adorable addition to flower beds, porches, lawns, patios, walkways, courtyards, potted plants, and more.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026
Noun
  • Cooling patios and outdoor rooms Backyard living spaces are where cooling landscaping pays off in comfort as well as savings.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • This year has seen trends in soft yards and party patios, along with outdoor entertaining trends that incorporate seamless indoor-outdoor spaces.
    Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • Four adults will spend a year isolated in two enclosures meant to simulate both traveling through deep space and living on Mars.
    Regina G. Barber, NPR, 31 July 2026
  • Foundational’s first customers are data-center developers, neoclouds, and chipmakers who need custom rack enclosures now that new AI silicon runs at different voltages and cooling requirements.
    Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • Parson’s son Tucker passed for 2,698 yards and 34 touchdowns as a Rockmart freshman last season.
    Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Seniors Jayden Compton, Windsor’s leading receiver (1,435 yards, 18 touchdowns) and RB Robert McKinney (809 yards, five TDs) are two of Windsor’s key returning players.
    Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Quadrangles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quadrangles. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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